Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4)
c9-06569Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
11. e5 Bxh1 12. exf6 Nxf6 13. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: pawn to f6 (+4.3).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Bxh1, then exf6 and you stay on top.
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